My NE Build Thread

[SaturnGypsy[TK]]

So I'm getting my NE kit delivered in about 6 -7 days. I can't friggin wait to get started! Do you mind if I ask about sizing? I'm 5-11 180lbs and I've heard this kit comes REALLY big-

Was there a lot of trimming necessary so far?

Congrats!

 

We are about the same size and yes there is a lot of trimming you'll need to do. Best advice I can give is look at lots of reference photos. Post pics and ask questions. Just be patient waiting for answers. Sometimes it takes a day or so for people here to respond.

[Front-a-Little]

Hey there,

 

just wanted to check out this new NE kit, haven't seen one during it's build process. I saw something weird but I don't know if it was just lighting/reflection. Would you mind providing pics of your forearms, especially outer cover strips ?

[SaturnGypsy[TK]]

Well here it is for what it's worth. I still think I'll need new ears though.

 

 

[SaturnGypsy[TK]]

Because somebody asked.

 

Here are the cover strips on the forearms. What are you looking for?

 

[SaturnGypsy[TK]]

Oh and the AM/FX decals from Trooper Bay do NOT fit the NE helmet.

 

[Front-a-Little]

Thanks for the reply. I was talking about the oppsite side of the forearms though, sorry. Should have clarified that. Why I'm asking: From the pics I suspect the join areas are pretty wide, they should be roughly the same width as the cover strips (15mm). As I said I don't know the NE kit's dimensions as well as your arm dimensions, maybe you need it that way but I'd consider making the forearms slimmer if possible / needed

[Bostonjack]

Hey jefferey, is there any way you can post a pic of your two forearms looking down into them? i am also doing a NE build and wanna make sure i have the forearms correct they look a little oblong instead of circular

Thanks

Jack

[Obey Wann[501st]]

Oh and the AM/FX decals from Trooper Bay do NOT fit the NE helmet.

 

 

Talk to ScottM. His decals fit mine perfectly.

[CRISTONAMO]

Oh and the AM/FX decals from Trooper Bay do NOT fit the NE helmet.

 

They shouldn't, AM/FX helmet is out of proportion, and way too big. The NE helmet looks slightly larger than screen lineage helmets, But people think its cast from RS. A screen lineage decals should fit your helmet

[Locitus[Admin]]

Or you can just paint your helmet and skip the decals.

 

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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Just round the corners on your cover strips a little so they don't catch on anything . Also the ear in the photo looks like it needs to come up more, it's just a bit of work getting used to working out what to sand, you can see on the ear that the curve in the centre isn't matching the curve on the helmet.

[SaturnGypsy[TK]]

Thanks everybody.  I'll look into those decals.  Locutis, you have greater faith in my painting skills than I do!  But I might give it a shot.  

 

As for the comments on the ears.  They are totally FUBAR.  I need a new set.  But I put those on for now since I don't know when I'll get another set.  But as far as raising them up higher, they just don't go.  I've been seeing this on all of the NE helmets.  I think it's a flaw in the design.  But whenever I get a new set, maybe I can figure out some way to tweak them... 

[Obey Wann[501st]]

I think they will have to make a new mold for the ears, in all honesty. We'll put up with it for now, but I think they just need to re-do that part. The rest of it is fine, relatively speaking.

[SaturnGypsy[TK]]

I think they will have to make a new mold for the ears, in all honesty. We'll put up with it for now, but I think they just need to re-do that part. The rest of it is fine, relatively speaking.

Agreed. 

[SaturnGypsy[TK]]

First full test fit. Thighs are not attached yet. Knee plate glue popped off on one corner while putting it on. Also, shin keeps turning inwards when i take a step. Shoulder bells are rolling back too much. Back plate is sitting too low. Helmet is temp MR helmet just for the photo while I work on my NE bucket.

 

 

 

[SaturnGypsy[TK]]

Oh and I forget my neck seal! Duh.

[Obey Wann[501st]]

Looking good so far!

[silentsamurai]

See the gap above the ear pieces. I cut the face part forward (less than a 1/4 inch) a bit to make it flush. I will post pics of my mine shorty. That ridge that holds the top cap, to the back cap of the helmet. 

 

Where the shadow in that gap is, is what i cut. (On the face part, not the ear,top or back)

 

Edited June 9, 2013 by silentsamurai

[SaturnGypsy[TK]]

Yeah I cut mine too. Like you said. About a quarter inch. It didn't seem to work for me though. Did you glue it to make it flush?

[silentsamurai]

Yeah I cut mine too. Like you said. About a quarter inch. It didn't seem to work for me though. Did you glue it to make it flush?

 

Just posted pics on my thread. Give it a gander. I'll put up some video too when I get back to building it further. 

[SaturnGypsy[TK]]

Finished my droopydoo E-11 today. Improvised the rail on top with some leftover ABS from my NE kit. It's not perfect but it worked.

 

 

[SaturnGypsy[TK]]

Now with 100% more paint.

 

[Tolo[TK]]

Now with 100% more paint.

 

Nice looking blaster!!!

[GunsDKP]

Nice paintjob. Looks like you've already achieved a "weathered" effect in some areas. Was that on purpose and if so, any technique you'd care to share?

[BBQTrooper]

Sorry to ask this question (I am a newbie) but who is NE?? I am in the process of researching armor vendors and having come across them yet.  What made them stand out from the rest of other dealers (price / waiting list / etc)?  And would you recommend them after the ordeal with your bucket ears?  Thanks!